second test piece, with new locating press system, but still alot of the pulp got stuck onto the underside of the wooden press, ??! so before we pressed the next one we lay a sheet of mesh down on top of the pulp.

VOILA!

second test

Trying to pulp dry shredded paper, we found that we need to leave paper to soak for about half an hour for maximum pulp efficiency, in fact this is a common practice for paper recycling

Ash getting some advice

Straight Cloggin' yo

Blade 

Let it flow

Pressure 

And out comes a sheet/piece of paper

MODS

Bit of a plan for the modifications necessary to achieve a good press system 

Modified press setup

Modified pulp transfer system

first test

adding paper and water

closing the tap

creating pulp 

releasing pulp

pressing pulp

first test-Two issues that need addressing: 1. Pressure of the pulp flow creates a thin layer.

2. Press surface isn't porous meaning paper gets stuck on the upper plate. 

press plates have to much movement.

carry on carry on

Rack and pinion press

Down

Up

Welding

sandwich press to hasten dry-time

hemped

The beginning of pedal powered paper press build

bike mechanics / dismantling

Rack and Pinion press

Push mower paper pulper

further exploration into paper production

Some No8 wire for flat pack experimentation
dry-mix with high pressure

hemp in the mix, classic screen process